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The Octopus Garden Preschool
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Telephone: (972) 234-6286 · Website: www.octopusgardenpreschool.com
Contact Info
Octopus Garden Preschool
1075 Executive Drive
Richardson, TX
75081
www.octopusgardenpreschool.com
Tel:
(972) 234-6286
Fax:
(972) 458-2786
Director:
Carol Luscombe
admin@octopusgardenpreschool.com
Admissions Director:
Carol Luscombe
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that the most important aspect of our early childhood program is the child. We wish to enrich the families of the community by providing a home away from home, family away from family, and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Since most parents get to see drop-offs and pick-ups, we make an effort to take an abundance of photos of children involved in daily activities. We create posters, art, etc... the 2nd photo duplicate,...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7 am- 6 pm |
| Tuition: | $148/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 85 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:7 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition is due each Monday morning beginning the week of care. A $25 late fee will be assessed after the grace period ending at noon on Wednesday. Because our program is year around, The Octopus Gar...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on age appropriate openings / sibling priority |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
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